Jan

11

Thessaloniki Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, known as Salonica by locals. A favourite seaside destination, Thessaloniki was once a grand city of the Byzantine Empire, second only to Constantinople. The cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Upper City are charming and the remains of the Byzantine walls [...]

Jan

10

Santorini Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Santorini
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the most dramatically beautiful islands in the world. Famous for its villages perched atop steep and jagged cliffs, the island is a favourite vacation spot for Europeans. Not primarily known as a beach vacation spot, partly because of its black sand beaches, Santorini [...]

Jan

10

Rhodes Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Rhodes
Much quieter than other Greek islands, Rhodes is a great island getaway. Located just off the Turkish coast, Rhodes is steeped in history, having been the home of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes, which only exists now in legend. The city of Rhodes [...]

Jan

10

Mykonos Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Mykonos
Mykonos sports establishments and activities in the vain of exactly what you’d expect from a mass-tourism location. A saturation of football jerseys and late night, boozy twenty-somethings is most prominent in July and August, but at quieter times of the year visitors can see the real Mykonos, replete with fascinating culture and [...]

Dec

30

Crete Travel Guide

December 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Crete
A thriving oasis for nature lovers and beach bums worldwide, Crete is the largest of Greece’s islands, boasting spectacular sceneries of majestic mountains and beautiful beaches. Oozing an authentic Greek feel mixed with the enchanting charms of the old world, Crete makes a great holiday vacation for those wishing to soak in [...]

Dec

30

Corfu Travel Guide

December 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Corfu
With unique charms and a distinctive character, Corfu is one of the most famous holiday destinations of all the Ionian Islands. Set off the west coast of Greece, it’s hard to avoid touristy riff-raff here during the summer months, when tourists flood the city for fun, fascinating historic sights and glittering natural [...]